Service Technician Offshore

**Are you interested in innovative technology and have an electrical, mechanical or hydraulics background? Do you enjoy working with your hands and bring solutions to technical problems? We are looking for an Offshore Service Technician to work in Port la Nouvelle (south of France). At Vestas you will have the opportunity to develop your skills together with the global presence within wind energy and contribute to a greener world.** **Region MED > SBU MED Service > Area Site Management East** The Vestas Offshore Service department is responsible for service and maintenance of the wind turbines in these windfarms in the Mediterranean Sea. The department has an open-minded culture, where teamwork and good communication are the key to our success. You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting industry and in a team of highly motivated employees. **Tasks and Responsibilities** - Compliance to Vestas’ Health & safety, Quality, Operational procedures - Engage with and live by Vestas values - Application of the Vestas safe system of work, supervising safety - Authorized Technician who maintains general safety of the work party - Maintenance & service of electrical and mechanical systems offshore - Trouble shooting & fault diagnosis of electrical and mechanical systems - Inspection & upgrading activities - Daily monitoring of operations, and remote fault finding via online systems - Raising work orders, NCRs, quality cases and learning opportunities - Registration of time, materials, consumables, and quality findings - Working closely with customers in support of site activity - Collaborate with support functions and colleagues - Review and improvement of operational documentation Support to France onshore windfarms under Vestas contract **Skills and experience** Our new colleague is committed to continuous improvement and able to stay professional in a time-sensitive situation. You are safety focused, punctual and enthusiastic, taking responsibility for both your own and the actions of others around you. Professional experience with electrical or mechanical systems, for example having worked in the offshore industry. A willingness to travel to other sites abroad France (i.e., UK, Belgium, Portugal) for technical training in existing offshore windfarms and in support of local workers if needed once training is finished. Equally important is to be proficient, enthusiastic, and hardworking, with an ability to adapt to ever changing situations. We expect you to have good problem-solving skills and an ability to be a team member who positively seeks help. **Preferred Competencies**: - Completed electrical or mechanical degree from a technical school/college/university - Fluent English knowledge - Technician level expert or senior only - Ideally 3 years of experience in VESTAS turbines (Onshore or Offshore) - Grid streamer trainings (level C&B) would be a real advantage - Good knowledge of MS Office - Driving license category B - Great problem solving skills - Team-oriented person - High involvement - Flexible and committed - Mobile France and International - Comfortable working offshore and at heights, coping with the respective issues that this brings - You recognize your own limitations and willing to seek help when needed **What we offer** We offer an exciting job, a good learning environment and opportunities for career development at a global wind turbine manufacturer. You will become part of a highly professional culturally diverse team in a constantly growing industry. We provide an attractive compensation package **Additional information** Location: Port La Nouvelle (Aude - France) + travels (France/international) **About Vestas** Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.